Assistant Financial Accountant

Sellick Partnership; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment business is seeking an Assistant Finance Accountant for a 3-6 month contract in the East Midlands. This hybrid role requires strong experience in financial accounting and IFRS 16, offering a great opportunity for public sector accountants. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 16 and lease accounting.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and maintain IFRS 16 accounts and support lease accounting processes.
• Provide support to the finance team with ad-hoc accounting tasks.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS 16

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Finance Accountant - FTC

Location: East Midlands - Hybrid 1 day per week on-site

Contract: 3 - 6 months

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and maintain IFRS 16 accounts and support lease accounting processes.
• Oversee and reconcile leases and related agreements.
• Complete agreement of balances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with income and expenditure reporting and analysis.
• Provide support to the finance team with ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 16 and lease accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results within deadlines.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience preferred.

This role is for an immediate start and would be fantastic for a public sector financial accountant looking for their next contract. For more information please contact Daniella Pye in the Sellick Partnership Midlands office.

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